A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

After hanging up the phone, Chihaya Tetsuya couldn't help but sigh like this.

On the other side, Chihaya Aine, who had been listening to the entire call silently, also shook her head.

"It's horrible! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to live in that house for so many years!"

"It's hard to say. After all, if someone lives under the pressure of a parent like Ms. Minami from a young age, even the most proactive person would probably become hesitant."

Just by imagining the scene of Chihaya Aine being scolded, Chihaya Tetsuya couldn't help but touch her hair.

"What we've seen so far is Wakaba-san being forced to suppress herself under that pressure. Once she's truly freed from that pressure and finds her true self, she might become something we can't even imagine."

"Oh...that's quite exciting."

As Chihaya Aine spoke, the huge guitar case she had just seen appeared in her mind.

"So, a seven-string guitar is usually only used in metal music. Maybe... her nature is much more 'rock' than we thought~"

Ah, so it seems that her guitar skills are also recognized by everyone!

Very good, next I must definitely build a good relationship with her and ask her for some guitar tips!

Chihaya Aine set this small goal in her heart.

……

"I see... No wonder you were able to write that song with Chuhua, you really are an incredible genius."

The agent, who had just finished listening to the performance, nodded, and then looked at Shoko Toyokawa in front of him.

"Well, please explain to me in more detail what you just mentioned—"

"That band project is called... [Ave Mujica]."

20

Chapter 20: Toyokawa Shoko's "Harem Plan"

"That's too much, Xiangzi."

On the way back from the office, Sankaku Hatsuka couldn't help but say to Toyokawa Shoko:

"At the very least, we should wait until after this week's live show to discuss this, right? If our agency mistakenly thinks you're here to disrupt us, let alone collaborate, they might even ban us from having any private contact."

"...No, if we wait until the live is over to contact each other, it will be too late."

However, Shoko Toyokawa, who had reluctantly reached a consensus with the other party, had no regrets at all about this risky decision.

"After this live, you and Hoshino Ai will definitely receive a large number of work commissions and various business orders at once. In order to leave enough space for my plans, I must reach an agreement with your agency in advance."

"Well, that does make sense..."

Regardless of the outcome of this live performance, the huge traffic it brings is bound to make [SummerZodiac] the most talked-about idol group at the moment.

Given the anticipated flood of commissions, even if the agency prioritizes its artists, it still has to prioritize its schedule based on the size of its clients and the order of the commissions. Furthermore, the fact that Toyokawa Shoko approached Sankaku Hatsuka before the live show was even a success demonstrates her trust in her and her commitment to the partnership.

"However, I never expected that Xiangzi would suddenly want to form a band again."

Sankaku Hatsuka looked at Toyokawa Shoko.

"Is it really because of the stimulation from that Mori Minami?"

"What happened that day was just the trigger. This series of plans was actually something I came up with during the days when Tetsuya-kun was in Yokohama."

Toyokawa Shoko said without changing her expression:

"Although I keep saying that I want to be Tetsuya-kun's helper, what I can do for him as an apprentice is too limited. So... I decided to directly create a personal faction for Tetsuya-kun."

"Personal faction?"

After hearing this, Sanjiao Chuhua immediately showed a curious expression.

"What faction is this?"

"Simply put, it's a large-scale joint project."

Toyokawa Shoko said:

"First, as your exclusive model, Hoshino Ai naturally needs no introduction. Even without my request, she would have volunteered to help Tetsuya-kun. While I don't agree with her, her current influence and face make her the only one among us who can immediately help Tetsuya-kun. With her around, the two fields of 'print modeling' have a basic guarantee."

"Then, in the music industry, the first card is Chihaya Aine and her band [MyGO!!!!!!] They're still in their infancy, but as long as they have Deng and that lead guitar, their future is worth looking forward to. Furthermore, their pop-oriented, emotional sound is perfect for filling the niche that [AveMujica] can't reach."

“[Ave Mujica]…”

Sanjiao Chuhua repeated the name silently.

"The current members are you, me, and Wakaba Mu... I see, Xiangzi, you're planning to debut directly in the mainstream with your real talent, right?"

"That's it."

Toyokawa Shoko snapped her fingers.

"The second card is the band I'm planning to form, Ave Mujica, a completely professional and commercial band. This band has two main goals: one is to rapidly increase its commercial value, and the other is to promote Tetsuya-kun's StarrySky. If all goes well, Tetsuya-kun's faction will encompass the most talked-about fields among young people: idols, models, and music. And after Philia Girls' Academy opens next year, he'll even venture further into the 'aristocratic world.' By then..."

"Forget about [NozAK!], Mr. Tetsuya even has the chance to directly enter the ranks of high-end fashion brands."

Sanjiao Chuhua's expression gradually became a little dull.

"No wonder Miss Higuchi agreed to your proposal. The scale of this project is a bit too large—"

“…It’s not over yet.”

Toyokawa Shoko suddenly shook her head, and then she added:

"This time, I let Mu move to Su Shi and Tetsuya's place. Besides hoping that Mu can help us... I also want to take a gamble on Ms. Minami's subsequent choices."

"Eh?"

Hearing this, Sanjiao Chuhua thought for a moment, then suddenly opened her mouth wide:

"Wait...are you planning on using Ms. Minami's influence as well?"

"Why not? As a famous actress and the wife of a well-known comedian, her name alone is enough to surpass the commercial value of all of us combined."

Toyokawa Shoko said:

"Even if she herself isn't willing to promote us, just using her presence to connect us to the entertainment industry is a sure-win. That's why I asked Mu to go to Tetsuya-kun's place instead of with me. I wanted to take a gamble on whether Ms. Minami would establish a connection with Tetsuya-kun because of this."

"...Wait a minute, Xiangzi."

Although the picture that Toyokawa Shoko has painted so far is indeed grand and beautiful enough, at the same time, maintaining the key points of this huge faction is an extremely difficult and unstable matter.

Sanjiao Chuhua analyzed:

"As for love, there's no need to explain. This person has the strongest partnership with Tetsuya-san. You and I are both on Tetsuya-san's side. Besides that, the other members of [MyGO!!!!] and [AveMujica] are also girls related to Tetsuya-san. Currently, the only one whose stance is unclear is Ms. Minami, but her subsequent stance will basically be closely related to Wakaba Mutsu..."

Sanjiao Chuhua first thought about her words in her mind for a long time, and then she said:

"If we want to maintain the operation of this faction for a long time, Mr. Tetsuya's attitude and position are the only key points."

“…Yes, that’s true.”

Toyokawa Shoko nodded.

"To some extent, for a long time to come... Tetsuya-kun will continue to build relationships with all the girls in his faction, and try to keep these relationships as stable as possible, not favoring or ignoring any one side. Well... how should I put it, it's like maintaining peace in the harem of an ancient emperor!"

Under Sankaku Hatsuka's complicated gaze, Toyokawa Shoko nodded thoughtfully:

"Thinking about it carefully, using 'harem' to describe this project is indeed the most appropriate..."

"You must not let Mr. Tetsuya hear this, otherwise he will definitely be the first one who cannot accept it."

Sanjiao Chuhua couldn't help but complain:

"Well, it's certainly very close."

"In this way, even if it's to maintain a balance between the parties, he definitely won't be able to easily take action against any of them."

Toyokawa Shoko said:

"On the other hand, until everything is settled, he will be the 'common property' of all of us."

"..."

From an idealistic perspective, Chihaya Tetsuya would indeed become the center of this giant spider web, as Xiangzi said, maintaining a stable balance among all parties. However... if any one of them broke the balance and took the initiative to approach Mr. Tetsuya, then in order to further maintain the balance, the others would have to close the same distance to ensure overall stability.

That is to say, if one side really succeeds... then the rest of the faction will have only two choices: one is to withdraw from this delicate balance, and the other is to continue to follow...

Huh? Doesn't that mean... that in order to maintain stability and fairness, everyone else has to follow suit?

I have a feeling... that this is a very bad premonition.

"It's a good plan indeed. I just hope nothing goes wrong in the end..."

Sanjiao Chuhua looked at the skyline that was dyed by the sunset and the night, and couldn't help muttering to himself.

21

Chapter 21: The string is temporarily held tight.

At dinner time, Wakaba Mutsu naturally followed Nagasaki Suyo to Chihaya Tetsuya's house.

Although she had had several contacts with Chihaya Tetsu before, Wakaba Mu still felt a little overwhelmed when she came directly to the boy's home like this.

Especially when the door opened and he faced the other person, Ruo Yemu subconsciously pinched the corner of his clothes.

"Good evening, Wakaba-san."

Chihaya Tetsuya greeted her with a smile.

And Wakaba Mu responded politely and respectfully:

"…Excuse me, Chihaya-san."

"You two are a bit too polite... Tetsuya, could you please take out the new slippers from the shoe cabinet?"

"Ah, yes."

After hearing this, Chihaya Tetsuya quickly bent down, opened the shoe cabinet, and took out the pair of slippers that he had prepared in advance.

Wakaba Mu was somewhat stunned as he watched Nagasaki Suyo's incredibly natural and skilled entrance, as well as her subsequent series of actions:

"Aine, are you done washing the vegetables?"

Nagasaki Suyo, who had just entered the room, asked in the direction of the kitchen:

"Okay! You can start the stove anytime!"

Chihaya Aine's voice came from the kitchen.

"I've also bought the mango juice you requested."

"Okay, thank you... Mu, please wait in the living room for a while."

Nagasaki Suyo, who had already changed into slippers, said:

"Let me think, if it's for four people, um... dinner will probably be ready in about twenty minutes."

"..."

After hearing this, Ruoye Mu nodded obediently, then changed into the slippers that Chihaya Tetsuya took out, and sat on the sofa in the living room without saying a word.

Although Nagasaki Suyo has always been the type who is good at taking care of others, this virtuous and relaxed attitude like a housewife still gave Wakaba Mu a strong sense of freshness. At the same time, as Nagasaki Suyo has always said, compared to her originally spacious and quiet high-rise apartment, she seems to prefer this slightly cramped but warm ordinary apartment.

Thinking of this, Ruo Yemu couldn't help but look around the entire living room.

The books on the coffee table, the empty clothes hanger on the balcony, the pillows stacked to one side, and the conversation between Nagasaki Suyo and Chihaya Aine not far away.

It was completely different from the cold and quiet family environment she was familiar with...

Wherever he looked, he felt the warmth of life, which even gave Ruoye Mu the illusion that he was in another world.

Just as Wakaba Mu was gradually adapting to this warm mess, Chihaya Tetsuya suddenly sat on another sofa.

Then, in the face of Wakaba Mu's somewhat restrained expression, Chihaya Tetsuya stared at Wakaba Mu for a few seconds before slowly speaking:

"...I should tell you after all. Sorry, Ruoye-san, I actually just spoke to your mother before you came here."

"!"

After hearing this, Ruoye Mu subconsciously straightened his sitting posture, and his little face, which usually lacked expression, also showed a nervous look.

But soon, Chihaya Tetsuya's next words made her expression relax instantly -

"She doesn't object to you moving here, but in exchange, if anything major happens to you, I need to report it to her honestly, like falling in love or deciding on your future path."